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The Garden of the Four Divine Beasts.

Based on the traditions of ancient China, the Four Divine Beasts - Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise - are believed to possess the power to regulate the cycle and changes of nature.

These deities, symbolizing the four cardinal directions, hold significant meaning in Feng Shui, and their balanced placement is said to bring fortune and prosperity.

In this garden, pine and cedar trees are arranged to represent the Four Divine Beasts, carefully positioned according to Feng Shui principles. This design is based on the techniques and knowledge of Japanese gardens, aiming to harmonize with nature while integrating Vietnamese culture and Feng Shui.

Here, the coexistence of tradition, nature, and beauty is embodied.

For Mr. Long, whose name means “Dragon” in Vietnamese, we designed a garden at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay. Inspired by the dragon legend associated with the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay, the design features a magnificent pine tree in the center with branches reminiscent of a dragon.

The main feature of the garden is a gravel beach made of rugged, large stones representing dragon scales, which, from above, make the entire beach look like dragon claws. Surrounding the beach is a dry landscape garden that mirrors Ha Long Bay, creating a seascape atmosphere emphasized by the drawing of sand patterns.

Considering our Vietnamese client’s particular fondness for flowers and trees, we planted an abundance of flowers around the stepping stones. This garden merges Japanese and Vietnamese cultures while being a true Japanese garden designed and constructed by Japanese.

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